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Changing to an HD receiver for the camper isn’t working
We were forced to go to an HD receiver in the camper and can’t get the satellite to work. Had 3 Techs here last week with several calls and nothing. They won’t help us connect the satellite. Can’t get a signal.
shannon02
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6 years ago
Right, as DTV doesn't install in mobile vehicles. We need to know what the DTV receiver's model number and what dish the camper has round don't work.
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Tcampshure2019
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6 years ago
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Juniper
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6 years ago
The MPEG-2 (SD only) shutdown started April 2019. It is rolling out across the country. It is possible within the next year that they will have completed the shutdown, but some areas are already affected. So it is highly recommended to replace the dish setup sooner than later before it becomes a problem (if it isn't already the cause).
But just in case you are using the RV where it is not shutdown yet, what error message or such are you getting when you boot up your setup?
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Tcampshure2019
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6 years ago
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Juniper
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6 years ago
The Wingard Trav'ler is for auto aiming. Alternatively you can get a normal slimline dish (like you would use at home) and have on a sled mount or tripod, just have to manually aim.
Seems retailers are focusing on clearing out stock of older dishes that for DirecTV only use MPEG-2 (since they can still be used as the shutdown isn't 100% complete), so not a lot of information for MPEG-4 dishes from them at this time.
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Tcampshure2019
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shannon02
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6 years ago
Nope, you have to go to an RV dealer that installs DTV. KVH also has HD dishes.
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